We have had a long wait for democracy.

We sincerely ask the Beijing authorities across the Strait to view the election result from a positive perspective, to accept the democratic decision of the Taiwanese people.

It has been well over half a century and I'm glad to say we have taken the right path from authoritarianism to democracy and this is a road of no return.

Even if I were knocked down by one gunshot it wouldn't affect our democracy and I wasn't knocked down and I have great confidence in our democracy and in Taiwan and in the people of Taiwan.

Taiwan is an independent, sovereign country.

If we really love and cherish Taiwan, we should hold our hands in unity to protect our country and our democratic values with the most humble and tolerant hearts.

The road to democracy may be winding and is like a river taking many curves, but eventually the river will reach the ocean.

I believe that this is not only the view of the people on both sides of the Strait. It is also the common expectation of the US, Japan and the international community.

A defensive referendum is for avoiding war and to help keep the Taiwanese people free of fear.

Even if one tree falls down it wouldn't affect the entire forest.

We will make every effort to unify all ethnic groups, to strengthen belief in Taiwan and to persist in reform.

People come as they are, and alter you as themselves.

In an age of rampant chronic disease, reconnecting with the Earth's energy beneath our very feet may provide a way back to better health and keeping our bodies in top condition throughout our lives.

It does feel really good to sing songs about somebody that I really respect, admire, love, care about and am so passionately attracted to after all this time.

I revise like crazy. I start revising before the pen hits the paper.

It's very hard to fail completely, if you aim high enough.

Getting too much advice from your partner is a little bit like...it can cause conflict. As much as you're married, you're still an individual and you still have your own self of yourself.

The government can't make people love me, but it can keep them from lynching me.

Searching for happiness prevents us from ever finding it.

A good idea is worthless without impeccable execution and a commitment to iterate.